Police from Germany's federal force execute an arrest warrant upon arrival from Crete, targeting an individual associated with BPOL NRW.

In a recent development, a 34-year-old German resident was arrested at Münster-Osnabrück Airport on September 8th, 2023. The arrest was due to two outstanding warrants related to embezzlement and fraud.

The individual, who resides in Dortmund, was initially sentenced to a fine of 1500 euros for embezzlement in July 2023. However, the individual failed to pay the fines and could not settle them with the Federal Police.

In August of the same year, the individual was sentenced to an additional 700 euros for multiple fraud by Amtsgericht Dortmund. The unpaid fines led to the issuance of arrest warrants, which were transmitted to the Federal Police.

The Federal Police, with its central headquarters in Berlin, is responsible for law enforcement tasks at airports across Germany. In 2024, they executed around 1500 arrest warrants at German airports, of which 560 were in intra-Schengen traffic.

The evaluation of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data led to the arrest of the individual. PNR data mainly includes names of travelers, flight dates, and flight routes. Since 2017, airlines have been obliged to transmit passenger data to the Federal Criminal Police Office for all cross-border flights.

Following the arrest, the individual was taken to Münster Prison before noon on the day of arrest. The Federal Police Directorate, located in Sankt Augustin, can take targeted follow-up measures like entry denials or arrests in such cases.

For more information about this case or the work of the Federal Police, please visit their website or the provided contact address. It is important to note that flight connections within the Schengen area are not systematically controlled.

The Federal Criminal Police Office uses the data to prevent, detect, and prosecute terrorist offenses and serious crime. The public is encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to maintain a safe and secure society.

Police from Germany's federal force execute an arrest warrant upon arrival from Crete, targeting an individual associated with BPOL NRW.